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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1932
Page
4
A brief moral note dated Saturday January 2 1931 warns that like produces like and warns readers not to be deceived by false appearances, asserting that God is not mocked.
A reflective verse by Dorothy Schuellock thanks the One for blessings and missed chances as the year ends. The poem notes winter snow and summer clover, the passing of days, and gratitude for moments shared.
An opinion piece argues Japan will persist in Manchuria despite international criticism. It contends the League of Nations and the United States lack power to stop Japan, depicting Japan as desperate yet justified in seeking space for its people. It contrasts China as unstable and ill governed with Japan’s potential for orderly control in Manchuria.
Chicago papers rail at the apparent laxity of Christmas and New Year celebrations with mentions of open temples for drink. The commentary highlights loosened restraint during the holiday period and questions public morality.
A reflective piece argues intoxicants resist control due to demand and profits. It likens addiction to narcotics and warns that economic gain fuels crime, deception, and harm, urging sharper action beyond law and policy to curb abuses.
January 1 1932 in Washington featured a big midnight State theater show, church family dinners at Presbyterian and United Presbyterian groups, and Y M C A Y W C A open houses. Visitors enjoyed events from checker games to swimming contests and music as people shared refreshments and cheer.
A Virginia inventor claims a device lets drivers fit tire chains by pulling a lever near the emergency brake. The invention could sell well in Iowa if priced reasonably. The piece notes putting on chains on a muddy highway is a dreaded task, worse than changing a mud-caked casing, while a wife nags from inside.
A brief note highlighting common pronunciation for solace and frequent misspellings of professor. It explains solace pronounced sol as with o as in of and a as in pref ace, and notes professor uses two s and one f.
We wait for a midnight train and step away for a few days with no staff to relieve the Journal office force. The piece reflects on desk clutter, procrastination, and a tale from Imperial Type Metal with an anecdote about a dentist and a feuding customer, ending when the patient pays the $1000 bill but is dismissed.
In Washington County Iowa Charles Lemley and Lewis Lemley sue to overturn Perry Lemley s will alleged to be made December 7 1928 while he was of unsound mind and under alleged undue influence. The suit asks probate be set aside and estate pass to Perry Lemley s children and legal heirs. The case names executor W D Hochstetler and several Lemley relatives. Respondents urged to appear by March 14 1932 term at Washington Court House under Hanley Hanley and J F Devitt attorneys.
Two of Hollywoods brightest personalities Joan Crawford and Clark Gable headline the talking screen version of Possessed at the State Theater Washington next Monday Tuesday and Wednesday. Crawford real name Lucille LeSeur from San Antonio Texas rose from chorus girl to star while Gable once unknown becomes Hollywoods most adored male actor. Supporting cast includes Wallace Ford Skeets Gallagher Frank Conroy Marjorie White John Miljan and Clara Blandick in a tale of American family life with pathos and humor.
A long cinema feature list highlights The Sin of Madelon Claudet at State Theater with Helen Hayes and an impressive cast. Film details include January 7 coupon offer and nightly shows, alongside notes on other films and local social mentions.
Mexican peons rally against Paco Morales after a brutal lash sentence and a dramatic confrontation at a village. Adela pleads, Ted Radcliffe confronts Jito, and El Coyote next appears with a warning that Morales and his men will face united resistance from both sides of the border.
Myra Frances and Irene Harvey spend Christmas at home in Wellston. Wayne Lemley returns from the hospital and is improving. Wilma Frinning stays home for vacation. Elmer Kalosiek drove to Chicago with cattle last week. Mrs. Harold Hays spent several days here before leaving.
Sioux City reports Tony Severino, 22, owner of a chicken shack where John F. Lucken was shot to death on New Year’s Eve, surrendered to police. Another man remains sought by authorities in the case. Lucken was an Akron, Iowa farmer.
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